Asparagus And Black Bean Salad

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 (16 ounce) can back beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onions
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• pepper

Recipe

• 1 break off ends of asparagus and wash, removing scales if tough. cut into 1 inch pieces. place steamer basket in less than 1/2 inch water, making sure the water does not touch the asparagus. cover and bring to a boil. reduce heat and steam for 6 minutes. when asparagus has cooled, add black beans, tomato, and onion. refrigerate for several hours in a separate bowl, combine olive oil, pepper to taste. shake well before pouring over asparagus and black beans.